Olympus PT-E03 User manual

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PT-E03 Instruction Manual

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Introduction

z Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited.

Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.

z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third

parties in case of any damage occurring from improper use of this product.

z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible for damage, lost profits, etc. caused by loss of

image data because of defects, disassembly, repair or modification of this product by people other

than third parties specified by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. or for other reasons.

Please read the following items before use

z This Case is a precision device designed for use at a water depth within 40 m. Please handle it with

sufficient care.

z Please use the Case correctly after sufficient understanding of the contents of this manual in regard

to handling of the Case, checks before use, maintenance, and storage after use.

z The Case must be used in combination with the separately available Waterproof Port.

z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersion of a

digital camera in water. In addition, expenses incurred for damage of internal materials or loss of

recorded contents due to water entering the camera will not be compensated.

z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for accidents (injuries or material

damage) at the time of use.

z Before use, be sure to read the precautions printed on the package.

For safe use

This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of the product and to prevent danger to

the user and other person, as well as property damage. These pictographs and their meanings are

shown below.

 Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-E03.

 Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. Please keep

this instruction manual for reference after reading it.

 Wrong usage may cause damage to the camera inside the Case due to water leakage, and repair

may not be possible.

 Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.

WARNING

This shows the content regarding assumption of possibility of human death or

severe injury in case of handling with disregard of this indication.

CAUTION

This shows the contents regarding assumption of possibility of injury or damage

to property in case of handling with disregard of this indication.

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WARNING

1 Keep this product out of the reach of babies, infants, and children. There is the possibility of

occurrence of the following types of accidents.

• Injury by dropping onto the body from heights.

• Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and close.

• Swallowing of small parts. Please consult a physician immediately if any parts have been

swallowed.

2 Do not store digital camera with batteries inserted in this product.

Storage with a battery inserted may lead to leakage of the battery liquid and fire hazard.

3 The Case must be used in combination with the Waterproof Port available separately. Remember

that the Case cannot be used without the Waterproof Port.

4 If leakage of water should occur with a camera installed in this product, quickly remove the battery

from the camera. There is the possibility of ignition and explosion from generation of hydrogen gas.

5 This product is made of resin. There is the possibility that injuries may be caused when it becomes

broken due to strong impact with a rock or other hard objects. Please handle it with sufficient care.

6 The silica gel and the grease for silicon O-rings for this product are inedble.

CAUTION

1 Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water leakage or defect. In case of

disassembly or modification by any party other than those appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.

the guarantee shall not apply.

2 Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or low temperatures or at locations with

extreme temperature changes. The product may deteriorate.

3 Opening and closing at locations with much sand, dust, or dirt may impair the waterproof

characteristic and cause water leakage. This should be avoided.

4 This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a water depth within 40 m. Please note

that diving to a depth in excess of 40 m may cause permanent deformation or damage to the Case

and the camera inside, or may lead to water leakage.

5 Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket or in your hand, throwing the Case from a boat

or ship into the water, and other rough handling may cause water leakage. Please handle with

sufficient care, when handing it over from hand to hand etc.

6 If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water leakage etc., immediately wipe off

all moisture and confirm the operation.

7 Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air pressure may make it impossible to

open the Case.

8 For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the “Instruction Manual” for the digital

camera carefully.

9 When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets caught at the O-ring and

the contact surfaces.

0 The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used when the Case is combined with an external Olympus

flash (FL-20 + PFL-01 or FL-36 + PFL-01). Also, the camera’s built-in flash cannot be popped up if

the hot shoe cable provided with the PFL-01 or PFL-E01 is connected to the camera’s hot shoe. If

the built-in flash is forcibly popped up, the connected flash will not work properly and the hot shoe

cable may be disconnected from the camera’s hot shoe. In this case, the camera may also be

damaged.

a The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used when the camera is in the Case.

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Batteries

z Use only with an Olympus lithium-ion rechargeable battery (BLS-1) specially for camera use.

z Take care that the battery electrodes do not get wet. This may cause trouble or accidents.

z Carefully read the instruction manual for the camera about other cautions regarding batteries.

For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents

When water leakage occurs while this product is being used, repair of the camera housed in this product

may become impossible. Please use while observing the following cautions.

1 When sealing this product, make sure that no hair, fiber, sand particle or other foreign matter stick to

the O-ring, and also to the contact surface. Even a single strand of hair or a single grain of sand may

cause water leakage. Please check with special care.

2 The O-ring is a consumable product. Please replace it at least once a year with a new piece. Before

each use, perform the proper maintenance.

3 Deterioration of the O-ring will accelerate according to the usage conditions and the storage

conditions. Immediately replace the O-ring with a new piece if it is damaged, cracked, or has lost its

elasticity.

4 During maintenace of O-ring, clean the inside of the O-ring groove and confirm the absence of dirt,

dust, sand, and other foreign matter.

5 Apply the specified silicon O-ring grease to the O-ring.

6 The waterproof function is not effective if the O-ring is not installed correctly. When installing the O-

ring, take care that it does not project from the groove and that it is not twisted. Also, when sealing

the Case, close the lid after confirming that the O-ring has not come out of the groove.

7 This product is an airtight construction made of plastic (polycarbonate). When it is left for a long time

in a car, on a boat, at the beach, or at other places reaching a high temperature, or when it is

subjected to uneven external force for a long time, it may be deformed and the waterproof function

may be lost. Pay sufficient attention to temperature control. Also do not place heavy objects onto the

product during storage or transport, and avoid unreasonable storage.

8 When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside of the Case, or when the Case

is twisted, the waterproof function may be lost. Take care not to exert excessive force.

9 Please use the Case only after performing the advance test and the final check.

0 If you detect any signs of leakage, such as water drops or fogging, while photographing, get out of

the water immediately and remove any moisture from the camera and the Case. Then perform the

leak test described in “Final check”.

Examples of foreign matter sticking to the O-ring

Hair Fibers Grains of sand

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Handling the Product

z Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause defective operation, defects,

damage, fire, internal clouding, or water leakage. This should be avoided.

• Places of high temperatures, such as in direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle, etc., and/or where

extreme differences in temperatures exist.

• Places with open fire

• Water depths in excess of 40 m

• Places with vibrations

• Places with high temperature and humidity or with severe temperature changes

• Places with volatile substances

z This product is made of polycarbonate resin with excellent impact resistance, but it may be damaged

by rubbing against rocks etc. It also may break when it is hit by hard objects or is dropped.

z This product is not a case to soften impacts to the camera inside the product. When this product with

a digital camera inside is subjected to impact or heavy objects are placed onto it, the digital camera

may become damaged. Please handle it with sufficient care.

z When the product is not used for a long time, the waterproof performance may drop because of

deterioration of the O-ring etc. Before use, always perform the advance test and the final check.

z Be careful not to apply excessive force to the port connector, TTL cable connector, zoom dial or tripod

seat.

z Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion prevention, prevention of fogging, repair or

other purposes. When these are used for the Case directly or indirectly (with the chemicals in

vaporized state), they may cause cracking under high pressure or other problems.

z Do not perform operations other than specified in this instruction manual, do not remove or modify

parts other than specified, and do not use parts other than specified.

Any trouble in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from the above actions shall not be

covered by the guarantee.

z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersion of a

digital camera in water.

z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for accidents (injuries or material

damage) at the time of use.

Chemicals which cannot be

used

Explanation

Volatile organic solvents,

chemical detergents

Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, thinner or other volatile

organic solvents or with chemical detergents etc. Pure water or

lukewarm water is sufficient for cleaning.

Anticorrosion agent

Do not use anticorrosion agents. Pure water is sufficient when washing

the metal parts as stainless steel and brass are used.

Commercial defogging

agents

Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always use the specified

desiccant silica gel.

Grease other than specified

silicone grease

Use only the specified silicone grease for the silicon O-ring, as

otherwise the O-ring surface may deteriorate and water leakage may

occur.

Adhesive

Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes. When repair is

required, please contact a dealer or a service station of OLYMPUS

IMAGING CORP.

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Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1

Please read the following items before use ........................................................................... 1

For safe use ........................................................................................................................... 1

Batteries ................................................................................................................................. 3

For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents.......................................................................... 3

Handling the Product.............................................................................................................. 4

1.Preparations.............................................................................................................7

Check the contents of the package. ....................................................................................... 7

Names of the parts........................................................................................................... 8

Install the Waterproof Port. ....................................................................................................9

Attach the hand strap. ............................................................................................................ 9

Mastering basic Case operations. ........................................................................................ 10

How to hold the Case..................................................................................................... 10

How to Press the Shutter Lever ..................................................................................... 10

How to use the mode dial knob...................................................................................... 10

How to use the zoom dial............................................................................................... 11

How to control the power switch lever ........................................................................... 11

Removing the TTL cable connector cap ........................................................................ 12

Cleaning the TTL connector........................................................................................... 13

How to connect the hot shoe cable................................................................................ 13

How to attach and detach the camera table .................................................................. 14

2.Advance check of the Case ..................................................................................15

Advance test before use ...................................................................................................... 15

Check the waterproof parts of the Case ........................................................................ 15

Advance test .................................................................................................................. 15

3.Installing the digital camera .................................................................................16

Check the digital camera...................................................................................................... 16

Battery Confirmation ...................................................................................................... 16

Check the remaining number of pictures ....................................................................... 16

Remove the strap, strap suspension crowns, and lens cap from the camera. .............. 16

Remove the eyecup from the digital camera. ................................................................ 16

Remove the filter from the digital camera ...................................................................... 17

Prepare the digital camera. .................................................................................................. 17

Compatible digital camera? ........................................................................................... 17

Checking camera operation ........................................................................................... 17

Open the Case. .................................................................................................................... 17

Attach the zoom and focus gears provided with the optional underwater

port to the lens. .............................................................................................................. 18

How to attach the camera table to the digital camera .......................................................... 19

Using the electronic flash ..................................................................................................... 19

Insert the digital camera in the Case.................................................................................... 21

Insert the silica gel ......................................................................................................... 24

Check the loading status...................................................................................................... 24

Contents

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Seal the Case....................................................................................................................... 25

Check the operation of the loaded camera. ......................................................................... 26

Confirm the camera mode.................................................................................................... 26

Perform the final checks....................................................................................................... 26

Visual Inspection............................................................................................................ 26

Final Test ............................................................................................................................. 27

4.Underwater Shooting ............................................................................................28

How to use the hand strap ................................................................................................... 28

Hold the Case carefully. ....................................................................................................... 28

Gently press the shutter lever. ....................................................................................... 28

5.Handling After Shooting .......................................................................................29

Wipe off any waterdrop. ....................................................................................................... 29

Unload the digital camera. ................................................................................................... 30

Wash the Case with pure water. .......................................................................................... 31

Dry the Case. ....................................................................................................................... 31

6.Maintaining the Waterproof Function..................................................................32

Remove the O-ring. ..............................................................................................................32

Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 32

Remove any sand, dirt, etc. ................................................................................................. 32

Install the O-ring................................................................................................................... 33

How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ...................................................................................... 33

Replace consumable products. ............................................................................................ 34

Maintenance of the threaded sections on the TTL cable and TTL cable connector............. 34

Maintenance of the TTL Connector Cap .............................................................................. 34

7.Appendix ................................................................................................................35

Q & A on the use of the PT-E03........................................................................................... 35

Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 39

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1. Preparations

Check the contents of the package.

Check that all accessories are in the box.

Contact your dealer if accessories are missing or damaged.

Waterproof cap for the TTL cable

connector

Silica gel

Hand strap

Silicone grease

O-ring remover

Case body

(Check that the O-ring is normal.)

Waterproof cap maintenance

adapter

Authorized distributors list/

Authorized service centres list

Instruction manual (this manual)

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Names of the parts

Note:

Case operation parts marked by * corresponds to the operation parts of the digital camera. When the

operation parts of the Case are operated, the corresponding functions of the digital camera will operate. For

details of the functions, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera.

1 Palm grip

*2 Shutter lever

3 Hand strap ring

*4 F (Exposure correction)

button

*5 Mode dial knob

6 Mode check window

7 Accessory mount

8 TTL cable connector

*9 Zoom dial

0 Front cap

*a Power switch lever

b Front lid

c Buckle hooks

d Buckle open/close levers

*e INFO (Info display) button

*f MENU button

*g S (Erase) button

*h q (Play) button

i Pickup finder

*j AEL/AFL button

*k Control dial knob

*l u button (E-410) /

Fn (Function) button

(E-400)

*m Cross-cursor button S

*n Cross-cursor button X

*o i button

*p Cross-cursor button T

*q Cross-cursor button W

r LCD monitor window

s LCD hood

t Rear lid

u LCD hood strap

v Hot shoe cable connectors

(w/caps)

w Loading guide rails

x O-ring (POL-E03B)

y Tripod seat

z O-ring (POL-E03A)

A LCD inner hood

B Silica gel

C Grease for silicon O-ring

(White capped)

D O-ring remover

E Waterproof cap

maintenance adapter

F Hand strap

G Camera table

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Install the Waterproof Port.

To enable the Case to be used underwater, the separately available Waterproof Port for the camera lens

must be installed on the Case. Align the Waterproof Port with the position where the camera lens will be

when the camera is loaded in the Case.

• Refer to the instruction manual provided with the Waterproof Port before attaching the Waterproof Port

to the Case.

• Apply the provided O-ring grease to the O-ring section of the Waterproof Port and the Waterproof Port

mounting thread on the Case.

• Screw the Waterproof Port into the Case by turning it clockwise all the way.

Attach the hand strap.

Attach the hand strap to the Case.

CAUTION:

The Case should not be used underwater at depths that exceed 40 meters. Even when the attached

underwater lens port or other equipment is able to withstand depths exceeding 40 meters, the Case itself

cannot be used at depths of more than 40 meters.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to install the hand strap correctly as shown above.

• Two hand strap rings are attached to the side of the Case, at the top and bottom of the palm grip. Before

using the Case, be sure to attach the ends of the strap to the two hand strap rings.

• OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall bear no responsibility for damage caused by dropping the Case because

of incorrect installation of the hand strap.

O-ring grease

Waterproof Port mount thread

Hand strap ring

Hand strap

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Mastering basic Case operations.

Before loading the digital camera, be sure you are comfortable with the basic Case operations.

How to hold the Case

Press your arms against your sides and hold the Case firmly with both hands at a height where you can

comfortably view the image through the Case’s pickup finder.

How to Press the Shutter Lever

How to use the mode dial knob

CAUTION:

• Do not apply excessive force to the waterproof port.

• Be careful not to block the waterproof port’s lens window.

When pressing the shutter lever, press it gently, so that

there will be no movement of the camera.

The Case has a mode dial knob that that functions the

same way as the mode dial of the digital camera loaded

in the Case. After loading the digital camera in the Case,

be sure to check that the mode dial knob functions

properly before taking any photographs.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the Case’s mode dial knob is properly positioned on camera’s mode dial. Remember that the

rotation range of the camera’ s mode dial is limited. Do not turn the Case’s mode dial knob beyond the rotation

range of the camera’s mode dial.

Correct Wrong

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Whether or not the Case’s zoom ring can control the camera’s zoom ring and focus ring depends on

which lens is mounted on the digital camera. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the optional

waterproof port.

*1. The optional PPZR-E04 focusing gear is required.

*2. The focus ring on the lens can be turned 360° by using the optional PPZR-E04.

*3. The optional PPZR-E05 focusing gear is required.

As of April 2007.

How to control the power switch lever

How to use the zoom dial

The Case’s zoom dial can be used to control the digital

camera’s zoom ring or its manual focus ring. Which

operation is available depends on the lens being used.

Waterproof

Port

Applicable

Lens

Zoom Ring Focus Ring Note

PPO-E01

14-45 mm Controllable Not Controllable

Only autofocusing is

possible.

35 mm Macro Not Controllable Controllable

*1

The lens’ focus ring can be

rotated by 360°.

PPO-E02

14-54 mm

11-22 mm

Controllable Not Controllable

Only autofocusing is

possible.

PPO-E03 50 mm Macro Not Controllable Controllable

*2

Manual focusing is possible

but the MF ring rotation

range is limited to 180°.

PPO-E03

+PPO-E01

50 mm Macro

+EC14

Not Controllable Not Controllable

Only autofocusing is

possible.

PPO-E04

+PER-E02

7-14 mm Controllable Not Controllable

Only autofocusing is

possible.

PPO-E04 8 mm Fisheye Not Controllable Controllable

*3

The lens’ focus ring can be

rotated by 360°.

PPO-E05 14-42 mm Controllable Not Controllable

Only autofocusing is

possible.

Move the power switch lever of the Case to turn the

camera ON and OFF.

CAUTION:

When the digital camera has not been operated for a certain period of time, the sleep mode (standby status)

will be engaged. The duration before the sleep mode is engaged can be set on the digital camera.

To exit the sleep mode (and restore camera functions), press any button (such as the shutter button).

For details, refer to your digital camera’s instruction manual.

Power switch

lever

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Removing the TTL cable connector cap

To perform TTL flash shooting in combination with the separately available Electronic Flash Case,

remove the TTL cable connector cap as described below.

 How to attach the TTL cable connector cap to the case

Make sure there is no foreign matter attached to the O-rings inside the cap and on the TTL cable

connector. To secure the cap, gently turn it clockwise until it stops.

* For details on the TTL cable and hot shoe cable, refer to the instruction manual provided with the Electronic

Flash Case.

1 Remove the TTL cable connector cap

from the Case.

2 Connect the Electronic Flash Case’s

underwater TTL cable to the TTL

connector on the Case.

CAUTION:

If the TTL cable connector cap is loose, water penetration may result. Be sure to gently turn the cap until it

stops to make sure it is firmly secured.

Do not turn or tighten the TTL cable too hard. If it is too tight, it may be difficult to loosen and remove.

1 Turn counter

clockwise.

TTL cable connector

cap

2 Remove.

Underwater TTL

cable

Use this mark to

align the position.

3 Insert into the

connector.

4 Turn the threaded

section of the

connector clockwise

lightly until it stops.

Check O-rings

Cap Connector

2 Gently turn the cap

clockwise until it

stops.

1 Attach the cap to

the case.

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Cleaning the TTL connector

If the threaded sections of the TTL cable and TTL cable connector stick to each other, the cable may

disconnect from the connector. To prevent this, apply O-ring silicone grease, provided with this case to

the threaded sections.

For details, see “Maintenance of the TTL Connector Cap” (P. 34) of this manual.

How to connect the hot shoe cable

To perform TTL flash shooting using the Case, connect the hot shoe cable provided with the Electronic

Flash Case between the connector on the Case and the digital camera’s hot shoe.

CAUTION:

If you cannot disconnect the TTL cable, do not use force. Contact Olympus for support.

1 Turn the hot shoe cable connector cap inside the case

counterclockwise to remove it.

2 Insert the connector of the hot shoe cable into the case’s

connector and turn the connector screws all the way

clockwise to connect them firmly.

3 Insert the hot shoe on the hot shoe cable into the hot shoe

on the camera.

4 When not using the hot shoe cable, attach the hot shoe

cable cap to the hot shoe cable connector inside the case

and turn the cap all the way clockwise to attach it firmly.

CAUTION:

Be sure to remove the camera from the case when inserting the connector of the hot shoe cable into the

case’s connector.

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How to attach and detach the camera table

The camera table inside the front lid of the Case is used to load the digital camera into the Case.

1 Open the two buckles on the Case and open the rear lid.

2 Slide the table towards the rear.

3 To prepare the Case for loading, screw the camera

table’s screw tightly into the camera’s tripod screw hole.

For details, see “How to attach the camera table to the

digital camera” (P. 19) of this manual.

4 Slide the camera table all the way into the camera table

loading grooves on the front-lid side of the Case.

5 Gently close the rear lid of the Case and close the two

buckles tightly.

CAUTION:

Closing the rear lid of the Case before the camera table is inserted all the way (until it stops), into the camera

table loading grooves could damage the Case and the camera.

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2. Advance check of the Case

Advance test before use

This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the parts during the manufacturing

process and thorough function inspections during the assembly. In addition, a water pressure test is

performed with a water pressure tester for all products to confirm that the performance conforms to the

specifications.

However, depending on the carrying and storage conditions, the maintenance status, etc., the

waterproof function may be damaged.

Before diving, always perform the following advance test and the water leakage test after installation of

the camera.

Check the waterproof parts of the Case

Check the waterproof parts of the Case as described below.

1 Ensure that the Case’s O-rings are firmly attached and secured with the buckle.

2 Ensure that the separately available Waterproof Port is installed correctly, and that the Waterproof

Port is attached firmly to the O-ring between the Waterproof Port and Case.

3 Ensure that the O-ring of the TTL cable connector is attached firmly and that the cap is screwed into

the connector without loosening.

Advance test

1 Before loading the digital camera in the Case, immerse the empty Case at depth you intend to use it

and make sure there is no water leakage.

2 Main causes of water leakage are as follows.

• Forgetting to install the O-ring

• Part of an O-ring or an entire O-ring is outside the specified groove.

• O-ring damage, cracks, deterioration or deformation

• Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O-ring, the O-ring groove or the O-ring

contact surface.

• Damage to an O-ring groove or O-ring contact surface.

• Attached strap or silica gel getting caught when closing the Case.

Perform the test after the above causes have been eliminated.

CAUTION:

• The most suitable method for checking water leakage is to immerse the Case to the intended water depth.

When this is difficult, water leakage also can be checked at a shallow depth with no water pressure. Do not

feel that this is troublesome, but perform this test.

• If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling, stop using the Case and contact your

dealer or an Olympus service station.

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3. Installing the digital camera

Check the digital camera.

Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case.

Battery Confirmation

Underwater shooting can reduce battery life because the picture has to be checked on the LCD monitor

before and after shooting. Make sure that you have sufficient remaining battery capacity before use.

Check the remaining number of pictures

Check that the image storage medium has enough room for the number of pictures you want to take.

Note:

In order to avoid missing photo opportunities due to an exhausted battery, you should always have a fully

charged battery before each dive.

Remove the strap, strap suspension

crowns, and lens cap from the camera.

Be sure that the strap, strap suspension crowns,

and/or lens cap are not attached to the digital

camera. If any of these items are attached, be sure

to remove them.

CAUTION:

• If the digital camera is loaded without removing the strap, strap suspension crowns and lens cap, the Case

cannot be sealed properly and may leak.

• Handle the digital camera carefully when removing the strap, strap suspension crowns and lens cap.

Olympus does not assume any liability for damage incurred if the camera is dropped.

Remove the eyecup from the digital

camera.

The Case allows you compose your shots in the

pickup viewfinder.

To improve the view of the pickup viewfinder,

remove the camera’s eyecup before loading it in the

Case.

CAUTION:

Be sure to remove the eyecup before loading the digital camera.

Otherwise, the rear lid of the Case cannot be closed tightly causing water leakage.

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Remove the filter from the digital camera

If a filter is attached to the lens of the digital camera, remove the filter before loading the digital camera

in the Case.

Prepare the digital camera.

Compatible digital camera?

This product (PT-E03) is exclusively for use with the E-410/E-400 Digital Camera.

Checking camera operation

Refer to the digital camera’s instruction manual for details on how to make sure the camera is operating

correctly.

Open the Case.

1 Open the two buckles on the Case.

CAUTION:

The digital camera cannot be loaded in the Case while the filter is attached to the lens. Be sure to remove the

filter before loading.

2 Move the attached O-ring remover hook as according to

the drawing on the right.

1 Insert the hook section below the buckle open/close

lever.

2 Slowly pull the O-ring remover.

3 If the O-ring remover is not available, push the buckle

lock/unlock lever from the left and right with your thumb

and index finger, and pull up the lever gently.

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Attach the zoom and focus gears provided with the optional underwater port to the lens.

To control the zooming and manual focusing of the camera’s lens, attach the zoom gear and focus gear

(provided with the optional underwater port) to the lens’ zoom ring and focus ring.

Refer to the optional underwater port’s instruction manual for more details on how to attach the gears.

[Example 1] Attaching the 14-42 mm zoom gear provided with the PPO-E05 to the lens

For details, refer to the instruction manual for the PPO-E05.

[Example 2] Attaching the optional underwater zoom/focus gears (PPZR-E03/E04/E05) to the

lens

For details, refer to the instruction manual for the zoom/focus gears.

[Example 3] Attaching the provided zoom/focus gears to the PPO-E01/E02/E03

CAUTION:

• Make sure that the zoom gear is clamped firmly by the lock lever.

• For details on the correct attachment position of the zoom gear on the lens, refer to the instruction manual

provided with the optional underwater lens port.

Lock lever

Zoom/focus gear

Use the lock gear to clamp the zoom/focus

gear.

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